Flames of war miscellaneous German Stuff part 2

So I have painted more of the stuff I bought from Bernhard.

There were only 9 Dianas built during the war, so I actually have 44% of the total amount built. The "Diana" was a conversion of the Sd Kfz 6 5-ton half-track tractor mounting the captured Russian 7.62cm gun (FK 36(r)). All nine were assigned to 90th Light Division on March 8, 1942. The British nicknamed these self-propelled guns "Diana". They proved quite effective during the heavy fighting against the new British Grants, and during the assault on Bir Hacheim. By June 22, 1942 when Panzerarmee Afrika captured Tobruk, only two were listed as still operational.

Really too bad I did not paint these prior to our Desert Campaign.

The B IVs first major combat roll was during Operation Zitadelle. It was used mainly as a mine-clearing device as part of the 312., 313. and 314. Funklenkkompanien (tank radio-controlled companies). During the opening phases of the battle B IVs were used to clear mines in groups. A B IV would be driven up to the minefield, the driver climb out, and the vehicle would continue into the minefield by remote control.

Records indicate that a total of 140 units were built. The new designation by Germany was Sd Kfz 254. The vehicle featured a wheel-cum-track layout and a diesel motor. The wheels were lowered when it was used on roads and retracted for track movement cross-country. The Saurer can be found as an observation vehicle option for your artillery batteries.

Painted: 7
Total for 2017: 52